We have an exciting opportunity for two motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Revenues and Benefits service. If you’re looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, and follow a stimulating and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!
Your primary work base will be at one of our locations in Boston, Horncastle (from January 2023) or Spalding.
Successful candidates will deal with all aspects of Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits, including billing, collection and recovery, working in accordance with statutory regulations and/or discretionary policies.
The role will be varied as you will be dealing with a wide variety of people and ICT systems, being responsible for data input and processing of information, and providing advice, helping to ensure customers receive accurate bills and correct benefit payments.
Alongside your role in the Revenues and Benefits team you will be working to complete the Level 4 Revenue and Welfare Benefits Practitioner Apprenticeship qualification through the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV).
The apprenticeship process will take approximately 18 months to complete, and you will be supported with on the job and off the job training. There will also be time spent away from day-to-day duties to complete coursework and assignments. You will join one of the schedule intakes onto the IRRV Apprenticeship training programme, starting your apprenticeship training at some point between January and June 2023
What we need from you:
- A good standard of education to GCSE level including minimum Grade C / 4 in English and Mathematics,
- Commitment to your own learning and development.
- The ability to work quickly and accurately, with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Well organised, dependable and flexible
- Good with numbers, and proficient in the use of ICT systems
Upon successful completion of the Revenues and Welfare Benefits Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to secure full time employment in our service.
What we offer
PSPS is proud of its working environment and our loyal dedicated employees. We value an inclusive workplace that drives growth, success, performance and creativity. You will be supported by a team of like-minded professionals, driven by a passion to make a real difference. We offer great benefits including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme, 19.9% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra
- Get your birthday off
- Hybrid and Agile working policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
- We support your career development
You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.pspsl.co.uk/working-for-us/benefits
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Gemma Creasey, Deputy Head of Revenues and Benefits on either gemma.creasey@pspsl.co.uk or 01205 314300
A satisfactory basic disclosure check and employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.
Here is the link to apply:
https://pspsl.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/994/Revenues–Benefits-Apprentice?m=0
PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
